Serving 644 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harry S. Truman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harry S. Truman Elementary School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harry S. Truman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harry S. Truman Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4860 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harry S. Truman Elementary School's ranking?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School is ranked #4860 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Harry S. Truman Elementary School often compared to?
Harry S. Truman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies, Gerald R. Ford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Harry S. Truman Elementary School?
644 students attend Harry S. Truman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Harry S. Truman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry S. Truman Elementary School?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Harry S. Truman Elementary School offer ?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harry S. Truman Elementary School part of?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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